Early Childhood Education

Lori Coburn, MAEd., Lead Early Childhood/School Age Education Instructor • 252-246-1272 • lc5720@wilsoncc.edu

wilsoncc.edu • (252) 291-1195 •

About the ProgramThe Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.

CourseworkCoursework includes child growth and development:

• Physical/nutritional needs of children; • Care and guidance of children; • Communication skills with families

and children.

Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children.

CoursesCourse Semester Hours Content Credit (SHC)Education ............................................... 51General Education .................................... 14

The WorkplaceGraduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and childcare programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age programs.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DEGREE (A55220) The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age programs.

COURSE & HOUR REQUIREMENTS BY SEMESTER Course Number & Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours

FALL SEMESTER

ACA 111 College Student Success 1 0 1

CIS 113 Computer Basics 0 2 1

EDU 119 Intro to Early Childhood Education 4 0 4

EDU 144 Child Development I 3 0 3

*PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 3

Total 11 2 12

SPRING SEMESTER

*ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry 3 0 3

EDU 145 Child Development II 3 0 3

EDU 146 Child Guidance 3 0 3

EDU 151 Creative Activities 3 0 3

Choose one of the following:

EDU 163 Classroom Mgmt. & Instruction 3 0 3

EDU 188 Issues in Early Child Ed 2 0 2

Total 14/15 0 14/15

SUMMER SEMESTER

EDU 131 Child, Family, & Community 3 0 3

EDU 153 Health, Safety & Nutrition 3 0 3

*ENG 115 Oral Communication 3 0 3

*MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy 2 2 3

Total 11 2 12

FALL SEMESTER

EDU 221 Children With Exceptionalities 3 0 3

EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos 3 0 3

EDU 280 Language & Literacy Experiences 3 0 3

*Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 3

Total 12 0 12

SPRING SEMESTER

EDU 235 School-Age Dev & Program 3 0 3

EDU 252 Math & Science Activities 3 0 3

EDU 271 Educational Technology 2 2 3

EDU 284 Early Child Capstone Practicum 1 9 4

**Major Elective 2 0 2

Total 11 11 15

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS FOR DEGREE 65/66

*This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.

*Students must select three (3) semester hours credit from the humanities/fine arts discipline. Choose one (1) course from the following:

Course Number & Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours

ART 111 Art Appreciation 3 0 3

ART 113 Art Methods and Materials 0 6 3

HUM 115 Critical Thinking 3 0 3

MUS 110 Music Appreciation 3 0 3

Religion: REL 110, 211, 212 3 0 3

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS – CONTINUED Course Number & Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours

** MAJOR ELECTIVES Choose one (1) course from the following:

EDU 222 Learners with Behavior Disorders 3 0 3

EDU 223 Specific Learning Disabilities 3 0 3

EDU 261 Early Childhood Administration I 3 0 3

EDU 262 Early Childhood Administration II 3 0 3

NOTE: Students are required to take ACA 111 in their first semester.

ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE (C55220F) COURSE & HOUR REQUIREMENTS

Class Title Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours

CIS 113 Computer Basics 0 2 1

EDU 119 Intro to Early Childhood Education 4 0 4

EDU 146 Child Guidance 3 0 3

EDU 188 Issues in Early Child Ed 2 0 2

EDU 261 Early Childhood Admin. I 3 0 3

EDU 262 Early Childhood Admin II 3 0 3

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS FOR CERTIFICATE 12

NOTE: Once students complete prerequisites, they can begin in the fall and should be able to complete the certificate in 2 or 3 semesters by taking 3 courses each semester.

INFANT/TODDLER CARE CERTIFICATE (C55290) COURSE & HOUR REQUIREMENTS

Class Title Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours

EDU 119 Intro to Early Childhood Education 4 0 4

EDU 131 Child, Family & Community 3 0 3

EDU 144 Child Development I 3 0 3

EDU 153 Health, Safety & Nutrition 3 0 3

EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers & Twos 3 0 3

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS FOR CERTIFICATE 16

NOTE: Once students complete prerequisites, they can begin in the fall and should be able to complete the certificate in 2 or 3 semesters by taking 3 courses each semester.

PRESCHOOL CERTIFICATE (C55220P) COURSE & HOUR REQUIREMENTS

Class Title Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours

EDU 119 Intro to Early Childhood Education 4 0 4

EDU 131 Child, Family & Community 3 0 3

EDU 145 Child Development II 3 0 3

EDU 146 Child Guidance 3 0 3

EDU 153 Health, Safety & Nutrition 3 0 3

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS FOR CERTIFICATE 16

NOTE: Once students complete prerequisites, they can begin in the fall and complete the certificate by taking 3 courses each semester until the course sequence listed above is complete. Students should be able to complete the certificate in 2 semesters.